Organisation :
The Greenhouse Gas Management Institute; Stockholm Environment Institute
This guide is for companies and organisations seeking to understand carbon offsets and how to use them in voluntary GHG reduction strategies. It may also be useful for individuals interested in using carbon offsets to compensate for their personal emissions. It explains how to use carbon offsets responsibly to accelerate action on climate change. Responsible use requires spending time to understand and seek out high-quality credits. It recommends avoiding offsets that have not been certified by an established program and asking questions about key criteria to better understand the projects included in carbon offsets.